What to do in Naples this weekend: events from Friday, July 17, to Sunday, July 19, 2026.

A packed weekend awaits us from July 17 to 19, 2026: Naples and Campania come alive with concerts, festivals, fairs, and shows for all tastes. From international blues to the finest jazz, from singer-songwriter music to rap, including folk traditions and fine cuisine. Here are all the events not to be missed.

Friday July 17th

Music at the Castle 2026 – Casino Royale

Second evening for Music at the Castle at the Maschio Angioino. On stage the Casino Royale, a historic Italian band that left its mark on the alternative and dub scene, with their sound contaminated by reggae, electronica and experimentation.

Place: Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino), Town Hall Square, Naples
Order date: Friday 17 July 2026, 21:00 pm
Cost: free entry
Booking: not required, early arrival recommended

Naples Blues Festival – Eric B. Turner

The 13th edition of the Naples Blues Festival at the Spanish Quarter Park (Former Military Hospital). Three days of great international blues: starting with Eric B. Turner, American guitarist and singer. The concert will be preceded by free blues workshops at 19:00 PM.

Place: Spanish Quarter Park, Naples
Order date: From Friday 17th to Sunday 19th July 2026, concerts at 21:00 pm
Cost: tickets on Azzurroservice
Booking: recommended

Pompeii Inn Jazz 2026 – Giuseppe Venezia Quintet and Quentin Collins

Second evening of the XIV edition of Pompeii Inn Jazz in Piazza Schettini. The protagonist is the Giuseppe Venezia Quintet with the British trumpeter Quentin Collins, for a journey between classic jazz and contemporary influences.

Place: Schettini Square, Pompeii
Order date: Friday 17 July 2026, 21:00 pm
Cost: free entry
Booking: not required

Frezza, Coco, and Lele Blade at MaxiMall Pompeii

Free rap in Torre Annunziata: Frezza, Coco and Lele Blade They perform at the MaxiMall Pompeii for an evening dedicated to Neapolitan hip hop.

Place: MaxiMall Pompeii, Torre Annunziata (NA)
Order date: Friday 17 July 2026, 21:00 pm
Cost: free entry
Booking: not required

Entropia Beer Fest 2026

Fifth edition for theEntropia Beer Fest In Pompeii: 25 taps of craft beer, street food, and live music. This evening, the Queen Forever tribute band and the Nino Nero Show will perform. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Mediterranea Saving Humans and Braccia Aperte.

Place: Sharing Art, Via Civita, Pompeii
Order date: From Wednesday 15th to Sunday 19th July 2026, from 18:00 PM
Cost: free admission, paid drinks
Booking: not required

Saturday 18th July

Music at the Castle 2026 – Quintorigo & John De Leo

The Maschio Angioino is reached by Quintorigo together with John DeLeo, a meeting of jazz, rock and classical music that promises an evening of pure sonic experimentation.

Place: Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino), Town Hall Square, Naples
Order date: Saturday 18 July 2026, 21 pm
Cost: free entry
Booking: not required, early arrival recommended

Naples Blues Festival – Blues for Pino

Second evening of the festival with Blues for Pino, tribute to Pino Daniele with Gigi DeRienzo (bass), Ernesto Vitolo (piano) e Lele Melotti (drums), three musicians who accompanied the legendary Neapolitan singer-songwriter.

Place: Spanish Quarter Park, Naples
Order date: Saturday 18 July 2026, 21 pm
Cost: tickets on Azzurroservice
Booking: recommended

Pompei Inn Jazz – Andrea Rea + Leila Duclos

Grand finale in Piazza Schettini with two events: at 8.45pm the pianist Andrea Rea presents The traveler with Francesco Puglisi and Lorenzo Tucci, at 22:15 PM Leila Duclos with the ensemble Django Moods closes the review between gypsy jazz and jazz manouche.

Place: Schettini Square, Pompeii
Order date: Saturday, July 18, 2026, 20:45 PM and 22:15 PM
Cost: free entry
Booking: not required

Eiffel 65 at the Arena dei Pini

- Eiffel 65, legendary pioneers of Italian electronic music, authors of hits such as Blue (Da Ba Dee) e move your body, in a free concert in Cellole.

Place: Arena dei Pini, Cellole (CE)
Order date: Saturday 18 July 2026, 21 pm
Cost: free entry
Booking: recommended

Clementino in Atripalda

The rapper Clementino performs a free concert in Atripalda (AV) for an evening of hip hop and fun.

Place: Atripalda (AV)
Order date: Saturday 18 July 2026, 21 pm
Cost: free entry
Booking: not required

Varcadoro Fest 2026

Street food, wood-fired oven and DJ set at Lido Varcadoro in Marina di Varcaturo, for a summer evening of food and music.

Place: Lido Varcadoro, Giugliano in Campania (NA)
Order date: Saturday, July 18, 2026, 20:00 PM - 24:00 AM
Cost: free admission, paid drinks
Booking: not required

Sunday July 19th

Music at the Castle 2026 – Motta

At Maschio Angioino it's the turn of Motta, the Tuscan singer-songwriter formerly the lead singer of Criminal Jokers, with his repertoire spanning indie, pop, and singer-songwriter. Songs like And have you e The end of the twenties will resonate in the castle courtyard.

Place: Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino), Town Hall Square, Naples
Order date: Sunday 19 July 2026, 21:00 pm
Cost: free entry
Booking: not required, early arrival recommended

Napoli Blues Festival – Ray Gelato & The Giants

Grand finale with Ray Gelato & The Giants, between rhythm and blues and swing. Ray Gelato's tenor sax and the energy of his band close out the three-day Naples Blues Festival in style.

Place: Spanish Quarter Park, Naples
Order date: Sunday 19 July 2026, 21:00 pm
Cost: tickets on Azzurroservice
Booking: recommended

Franco Ricciardi in Marigliano

Franco Ricciardi, an icon of Neapolitan neomelodic music, performs a free concert in Marigliano.

Place: Marigliano (NA)
Order date: Sunday 19 July 2026, 21:00 pm
Cost: free entry
Booking: not required

Entropia Beer Fest – Last Day

Last night of the Entropia Beer Fest in Pompeii: craft beer, street food, and live music until late.

Place: Sharing Art, Via Civita, Pompeii
Order date: Sunday, July 19, 2026, from 18:00 PM
Cost: free admission, paid drinks
Booking: not required

Weekend festivals

Fusillo, Porchetta, and Greco di Tufo Festival – Torrioni (AV)

From Friday to Sunday, Torrioni hosts the festival dedicated to handmade fusilli, porchetta, and Greco di Tufo wine in Piazza San Michele Arcangelo. Music and a festive atmosphere will continue all weekend.

Date: July 17-19, 2026, evening hours
Place: Piazza San Michele Arcangelo, Torrioni (AV)
Cost: paid drinks

Tammorra Folk Festival – Sessa Aurunca (CE)

Three days dedicated to the tammorra and folk music, with food stands and traditional dances. An immersion in the folkloristic roots of Campania.

Date: July 17-19, 2026, evening hours
Place: Sessa Aurunca (CE)
Cost: free admission, paid drinks

Chickpea and Porcini Mushroom Bark Festival – Montecorvino Rovella (SA)

Festival dedicated to the cortices, traditional fresh pasta topped with chickpeas and porcini mushrooms. Four evenings dedicated to Salerno's culinary tradition.

Date: July 17-20, 2026, evening hours
Place: Montecorvino Rovella (SA)
Cost: paid drinks

Porcini Mushroom Dumpling Festival – Furnolo di Teano (CE)

The porcini mushroom gnocchi festival continues until July 19th, with music and entertainment in the village of Furnolo.

Date: until July 19, 2026, evening hours
Place: Furnolo di Teano (CE)
Cost: paid drinks

Exhibitions in progress

“OBEY: Power to the Peaceful” – Gallerie d'Italia, Via Toledo 177. The works of Shepard Fairey, the artist of Obama's Hope poster. Until September 6th. Full price €8, reduced €4.

"Parthenope. The Siren and the City" – MANN, Piazza Museo Nazionale. Over 250 works on the connection between Naples and Partenope. Full price €15.

Emilio Isgrò. “I Sing Naples” – Museum and Royal Wood of Capodimonte. Homage to Naples by the master of erasure. Full price €12.

Maria Lai Madre Museum, Via Settembrini. Retrospective of the Sardinian artist. Full price €7.

Robert Crumb. “Bad Thoughts” – Maschio Angioino. Works by the revolutionary master of comics. Until August 31st.